 Near about six kilometers far from the pink city Jaipur, Jal Mahal is located on the way to Amber Fort. Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in the last year of 18th century (1799), was built by constructing a dam between two hills. Jal Mahal is now a famous tourist spot.
Set amidst the picturesque Mansagar Lake , the palace has the Nahargarh hills forming its back drop. Jal Mahal of Jaipur is an architectural beauty, was meant to be used for royal duck shooting parties. Developed as an enjoyment spot, it is entered by way of a land bridge situated in the middle of Mansagar Lake .
Jal Mahal is a five storeys palace with the first four floors being submerged under water. It has closely site of Nahargarh Fort offers a stunning view of the lake as well as palace. One can also get stunning views of the Jal Mahal from Mansagar Dam on the eastern side of the lake. The lake is also a bird watcher's paradise as it offers as the home of a range of local as well as wandering birds. In position of the palace are the cenotaphs of the royal dynasty.
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